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CHINA CHEN LAKELAND INC

Food safety records indicate CHINA CHEN LAKELAND INC in LAKELAND has 8 inspections with a 2.9/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

2614 US HWY 92 E, LAKELAND 33801

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/19/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13533491

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink on cookline
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse used cans for food storage in walk-in cooler
  • 10-05-5:High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 83f
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Using grocery bags for food storage with direct contact in freezers
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked shrimp in walk-in cooler

9/29/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10926222

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk-in cooler buckets of sauces
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour , sugar and salt
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

4/7/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10771263

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Pans of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using to go bags to stored raw chicken in Reachin freezer and walk in freezer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**

2/3/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10739822

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used on large tote for flour Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Pans of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand washing sink on cookline with soil buildup and mild like substance in bottom of sink Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Prep table Warning
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using to go bags to stored raw chicken in Reachin freezer and walk in freezer Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

12/10/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8758228

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 4 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on reachin cooler
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reachin cooler exterior door
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

2/13/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8506917

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/24
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener

11/30/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8506546

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

9/22/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8389535

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 int, 2 basic

  • 24-14-4:Basic - Clean knives stored between equipment and wall. Knives being store between 3-compartment and unused dishmachine. Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Several cases of Food being stored under shelving in walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/23 Admin Complaint
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken pieces and egg rolls in walk-in cooler. Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Warning